Lovely Volnay 1er Cru (though I believe the climat "Santenots" is actually located in the North of Meursault) with a just a hint of barnyard, red and black fruit, silky tannins, a crisp, mouthwatering and very juicy style, elegant and classy. Lovely now, but will hold another 5-8 years easily. Excellent value for Burgundy at the 2012 purchase price. - 92 points
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Kept under condition 1 since 2014/2015 (see my profile). Color: ruby-purple, rather dark for a Burgundy. Nose: herbal-fruity (thyme), rather faint. The taste was very pure, with cherry. Like other TN-writers mentioned acidity is not the most prominent feautare of this wine. Still a bit of drying, but soft tannins, which I hardly noticed at the first day (with meat), more at the second one with vegetarian food. The keyword for this wine is pureness - of a kind I have not experienced with another red wine before. Very nice! I guess that this wine has upward potential and can be kept for a long time (10+ years from now). Next bottle over five years? 92 for now, potentially 92+.
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Medium ruby-crimson in color. An initial burst of earthy aromas settles over 20 mins to reveal dark red cherries, wet leaves/soil, hint of leather & tobacco. Medium-palate shows sweet & savory berry sauce, medium acidity, gently tannins, good acidity and a earthy finish.
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3/17/2024 - isbjoern Likes this wine: 92 Points
Lovely Volnay 1er Cru (though I believe the climat "Santenots" is actually located in the North of Meursault) with a just a hint of barnyard, red and black fruit, silky tannins, a crisp, mouthwatering and very juicy style, elegant and classy. Lovely now, but will hold another 5-8 years easily. Excellent value for Burgundy at the 2012 purchase price. - 92 points
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4/20/2023 - DCHawkeye Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drinking very well right now.
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10/7/2022 - DCHawkeye Likes this wine: 93 Points
Popped'n poured at home with salmon. Really lovely wine, great nose, red fruits. Another very good 2010.
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10/3/2022 - euroyup wrote: 92 Points
Kept under condition 1 since 2014/2015 (see my profile). Color: ruby-purple, rather dark for a Burgundy. Nose: herbal-fruity (thyme), rather faint. The taste was very pure, with cherry. Like other TN-writers mentioned acidity is not the most prominent feautare of this wine. Still a bit of drying, but soft tannins, which I hardly noticed at the first day (with meat), more at the second one with vegetarian food. The keyword for this wine is pureness - of a kind I have not experienced with another red wine before. Very nice! I guess that this wine has upward potential and can be kept for a long time (10+ years from now). Next bottle over five years? 92 for now, potentially 92+.
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9/28/2022 - devraj Likes this wine: 91 Points
Medium ruby-crimson in color. An initial burst of earthy aromas settles over 20 mins to reveal dark red cherries, wet leaves/soil, hint of leather & tobacco. Medium-palate shows sweet & savory berry sauce, medium acidity, gently tannins, good acidity and a earthy finish.
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